Ji Wushang nodded.
They ate slowly, but there was more silence and less tacit understanding.
After a short while, Ji Wushang said, "I'm full."
"Eat some more, here." Tuoba Heyan smiled and put a piece of meat on her plate.
He wasn't wearing a mask, and his smile was truly captivating, completely mesmerizing Ji Wushang.
Seeing her lost in thought, Tuoba Heyan put down his chopsticks and then hugged Ji Wushang. "Wushang, what's wrong? Are you feeling down? Shall I take you for a walk?"
Ji Wushang shook her head and looked at him. "You said you had something to ask me, go ahead and ask!" Ji Wushang smiled, wondering what he wanted to ask.
Tuoba Heyan then checked Ji Wushang's pulse again, but found absolutely nothing unusual.
Her wounds have healed, and the toxins have been cleared. Her complexion is good; there's nothing unusual about it. She's alright.
"I want to ask you, why did you deliberately let the King of the Western Regions go last night?" Tuoba Heyan made sure Ji Wushang's heart could handle his question before asking, "I really want to know, is it... is it that you had a little bit of reluctance towards him, or is there some other reason?"
Ji Wushang listened with a somewhat stunned expression, realizing that his little tricks couldn't be hidden from him no matter what.
“I don’t want him to die, because if he dies, the Western Regions will be without a successor king. The people of the Western Regions will fall back into that loneliness and helplessness, and all countries will invade the Western Regions and enslave the people of the Western Regions. The King of the Western Regions is a good king. Although he hurt me, the Western Regions cannot be without a king for a single day.” Ji Wushang gritted his teeth and lowered his head.
Call me weak or whatever, but I really didn't want him to die, especially when he suddenly appeared in Xiu Xun Palace and said those things to me. My heart was being tortured by him.
The pain he spoke of was unknown to me, just as I was unaware of the pain Beigong Minhao had endured. Later, I learned of his suffering, but I could not repay him. All I could do was pray that they could both live, and that everything could be at peace.
Tuoba Heyan sighed, "Alright. I won't blame you."
Ji Wushang pursed his lips.
"You can tell me your worries now," Tuoba Heyan said.
Ji Wushang looked at Tuoba Heyan for a long time before saying, "Cong, it's a good thing that you've made Nianlang the crown prince, but his illness can't be delayed any longer. I'd like to borrow the Pearl of Yuehai."
"The Pearl of the Sea?" Qingzhao's national treasure, yes. "Hmm, here you go. I'll take you to get it now, okay?" He could just have someone announce it to the common people. Now Tuoba Heyan was the king, she was the queen, and the one who needed treatment was the crown prince. Naturally, the people wouldn't have any misunderstandings.
"Well, I'll borrow it for a moment so that the imperial physicians can examine Nianlang's illness. Once he's cured, the Yuehai Pearl can be put back on that tower."
Tuoba Heyan nodded.
Ji Wushang let out a long sigh, lay down in Tuoba Heyan's arms, and then closed his eyes.
I pray to Heaven to bless my husband, Nan Xuzong, with a long and healthy life, and to bless my son, Huangfu Jun, with peace and safety for the rest of his life, free from worry and joy.
The weather was rather gloomy.
Long Yu reported that the Grand Chancellor's forces in Qingzhao had been completely defeated, and everything had been successfully resolved. Tuoba Heyan waved for them to leave, and instead began preparations for attacking the Western Regions, something Ji Wushang would not be aware of.
He Qingzhao did not attack the Western Regions, but the Western Regions were already mobilizing troops, so Tuoba Heyan had no choice but to make thorough preparations as well!
Ji Wushang was led by the hand, and then they climbed the Pearl Tower across the sea.
"No one followed me to the top of this tower except you, Wu Shang." Tuoba Heyan looked at Ji Wu Shang. "This is called the Pearl Tower of the Sea, and only the king can go up."
"Cong, thank you." Ji Wushang looked at him with gentle eyes, hoping to remember him forever in her heart.
Tuoba Heyan smiled and continued to lead her up the tower.
We finally reached the top of the tower.
The Qilin beast in the shadows looked up at the newcomer. Upon seeing that it was Tuoba Heyan, it immediately let out a low growl to acknowledge him. However, when it saw Ji Wushang, it couldn't utter a sound!
Ji Wushang smiled as he looked at it, "It's so cute."
“It’s afraid of you,” Tuoba Heyan said. “The Qilin beast guards the Pearl of the Yuehai Sea. If anyone tries to steal it, it will surely eat them. But it’s afraid of you. It’s unbelievable.”
"I'm not going to eat it." Ji Wushang smiled. This Qilin beast only appears in ancient myths, and he didn't expect to find one hidden here.
"I'll retrieve the Pearl of the Sea, please wait a moment," Tuoba Heyan said, immediately leaping up and snatching the Pearl of the Sea from its cover. Instantly, the surroundings became much darker.
At this moment, Ji Wushang took out a small medicine packet and said, "Cong, hang it up."
"What is this?" Tuoba Heyan asked.
"Try it and you'll see!" Ji Wushang said, immediately throwing the small medicine bag to Tuoba Heyan. Tuoba Heyan caught it, and with a light step, he immediately flew into the air. The next second, he hung the small medicine bag in the original position of the Yuehai Pearl.
Instantly, the small medicine packet emitted a light similar to that of the Pearl of the Sea in its original position!
Tuoba Heyan exclaimed in surprise, "How is this possible?"
“What’s impossible? There’s nothing wrong with temporarily deceiving the people and putting their minds at ease. Once we’ve used the Yuehai Pearl, we’ll put it back immediately, and that’s all we need to do.” Ji Wushang smiled.
"What kind of medicinal herb is that?" Tuoba Heyan was very surprised, and then placed the Yuehai Pearl in his arms into her hand.
Ji Wushang accepted them all. "Those are glowing medicinal herbs. Guess what they are?" Ji Wushang smiled and immediately headed down the tower!
Tuoba Heyan was taken aback. "You dare to play me?" He was also overjoyed and chased after Ji Wushang down the tower.
The Qilin beast looked up at the luminous object, let out a low growl, and shrank back into the darkness.
Ji Wushang insisted on returning to the Mi Luo Palace, and Tuoba Heyan had no choice but to go with her. He made sure to keep a close eye on her, except when he was reviewing memorials late at night.
Ji Wushang had Hongfei and Cuiwu pack up some medicinal herbs, and then they were all sorted out.
Meanwhile, Tuoba Heyan watched her bustling about, and he helped her as well, but he still didn't understand what method was needed to cure Huangfu Jun'an's illness. Unfortunately, when Ji Wushang was asked, she always just smiled and remained silent. Since she always had a smile on her face, Tuoba Heyan naturally had questions, but he couldn't detect anything unusual.
But seeing her smile made me so happy.
Thinking about their future life together, or perhaps one or two more children in the future, Tuoba Heyan felt a sense of joy. As long as Yiyun Shangcheng didn't cause them any trouble or harassment, he wouldn't bother him either.
I'm still a little worried.
"By the way, Cong." Ji Wushang turned to look at Tuoba Heyan, who was sitting at the table watching him work. Tuoba Heyan immediately snapped out of his reverie, "Hmm?"
"I was forced to marry into Qingzhao. The mastermind behind it all was Bai Aomei, my father's concubine in General Ji's mansion. Originally, I killed her, but she was a Japanese and was revived by the Japanese. Now, she has infiltrated the royal palace of the Great Xia Zhou Dynasty and become the Zhou Emperor's new favorite. It was she who forced me to remarry!"
"It's her?"
"Yes, she is the same Mei Niang who was with Prince Lin!"
“Yes, I know. A few days ago, my third brother sent a letter saying he was about to return to the capital, and then he would probably seize the throne,” Tuoba Heyan said. “My third brother will not let those women go.”
"Alright, if he lets that woman go, I'll definitely go and kill him!" Ji Wushang smiled.
"My third brother is even more ruthless than me, so don't worry." Tuoba Heyan smiled and stepped forward to hug Ji Wushang from behind. "Wushang, how about having another baby? How about giving Nianlang a little sister or a little brother?"
"I understand." Ji Wushang gently patted the large hand that was placed on his lower abdomen. "I'm still a little short! Tomorrow, the imperial physician can help."
"Hmm." Tuoba Heyan smiled.
As night fell, Huangfu Jun'an had already been led away by Hongfei to rest. Inside the Xiu Xun Palace, candlelight and luminous pearls mingled, adding a touch of ambiguity and warmth.
Tuoba Heyan looked up and saw a woman with an enigmatic figure slowly playing in the water behind layers of beaded curtains. A restless feeling stirred within him; he really wanted to dance with her right now, but Ji Wushang had said beforehand that he couldn't.
Alright, for the sake of the beauty's favor later, I'll bear with it for now. Tuoba Heyan opened another book of documents, then grabbed his wolf-hair brush and began to review it.
Ji Wushang leaned against the pool wall, watching Tuoba Heyan diligently review the documents. She lowered her gaze, gently scooped some medicinal powder from under her fingernails, and then applied it to her body.
Her skin became even more rosy and alluring.
Ji Wushang took a deep breath and glanced back at Tuoba Heyan, only to find that Tuoba Heyan was already half-squatting by the pool wall, his thin lips curled up and his eyes filled with burning desire!
Ji Wushang was taken aback and immediately stepped back. "You, how did you get here? Weren't you still reviewing memorials?"
"Review complete," Tuoba Heyan said simply, then began to loosen his belt.
"You, hey!" Ji Wushang saw that he had already taken off all his clothes in no time and immediately went into the water. He was just thinking of leaving when a strong male body pressed against his back.
"You're so beautiful, Wu Shang, I can't help it. When I see you, I just want to have you like crazy. What's wrong with me?" Tuoba Heyan frowned slightly, but before he could think too much, he had already started kissing her from behind.
Ji Wushang was startled. Of course, he had sprinkled a little bit of aphrodisiac in the air, which was mixed with a tiny bit of aphrodisiac, so it would naturally give him this feeling.
Besides, don't you know how he feels about you?
Ji Wushang closed his eyes slightly, deciding to enjoy this last time tonight. If everything is to be buried, then let this be the final memory.
His large hands seemed to possess a magical power, immediately drawn to every beautiful aspect of Ji Wushang.
Ji Wushang twisted her body, took the initiative to hook her arms around his neck, and then kissed him tenderly.
He held Ji Wushang in his arms, unsure if she was lubricated enough in the water, but he quickly penetrated her and began moving rapidly in the water, "Wushang, Wushang..."
Ji Wushang closed her eyes, hugged him, and received his caresses and excitement, being sent wave after wave into the highest realm.
Before long, he carried her up to the edge of the pool and immediately pressed her to the ground to continue their passionate encounter.
She didn't know how many positions they had changed, but Ji Wushang was already tired, yet he continued. Ji Wushang closed her eyes, letting him do as he pleased; she was thinking about the time.
Finally, he collapsed beside her.
Ji Wushang rolled over, panting, and then removed his thing from his body. He had already fallen into a deep sleep.
Looking at the man before her, Ji Wushang couldn't help but shed tears. She reached out and gently stroked his face, "Cong, Cong... I love you, I love you so much."
She endured the pain in her lower body, then got up, covered him with the brocade quilt, dressed, and went out.
The moonlight was obscured by dark clouds.
Ji Wushang returned to the Mi Luo Palace, where Hong Fei and Cui Wu had already brought the unconscious Huangfu Jun'an. However, neither of them understood why this was for.
Ji Wushang glanced at Hongfei and Cuiwu, concealing all his emotions, "Very well, I will serve Nianlang. You may all leave!"
"queen……"
"Go down," Ji Wushang said softly again. "Cong is resting. He's tired. You can't disturb him." Ji Wushang slightly exposed his shoulder, enough for Hongfei and Cuiwu to see the love marks on it. Hongfei and Cuiwu immediately understood and left with blushing faces.
Ji Wushang smiled.
He immediately carried Huangfu Jun'an into the small kitchen of the Mi Luo Palace.
Ji Wushang held Huangfu Jun'an in his arms, then stared blankly at the burning hot water and the simmering medicine on the side.
Ji Wushang glanced silently out the window; the moon was already beginning to set in the west.
She placed Huangfu Jun'an on the couch to the side, then carefully poured and fed him the medicine, and then gave him a bath.
Ji Wushang saw that everything was ready, then arranged the Yuehai Pearl on the bed, and then held Huangfu Jun'an on the bed with him.
Then he stretched out his little hand, "Nianlang, bear with it. When the sun rises tomorrow, you will be fine and no longer suffer from the pain." Ji Wushang smiled, then took out a letter and placed it by the bedside. He took out a dagger and slashed Huangfu Junan's little palm, while also cutting his own palm.
The dagger fell to the ground with a crisp sound. Ji Wushang clasped his own hand and his small hand together, and the Pearl of the Sea shone brightly.
"Ah!" A scream drew a crowd! Tuoba Heyan saw Ji Wushang's face was bloodless, his hands were hanging limply, and he was smiling, but his body was cold and beginning to stiffen, while Huangfu Jun'an was sleeping soundly with a rosy complexion!
Tuoba Heyan knelt on the ground, completely dumbfounded!
Why did she choose to do this?